Congratulations on your Optima!!! Last summer a "friend of a friend" brought his new stainless black thumbhole Optima to the range to start experimenting with loads. I've never owned a CVA but i must say i was pretty darn impressed with it. The stock felt good when i held it up to my cheek. I shoot long guns left-handed due to a dominant left eye so i really liked that ambidextrous thumbhole stock. I was getting ready to leave the range when he showed up so i dont know what type of loads he tried out. All i do know is he had a bottle of Blackhorn 209 with him, lol. Stand by, the CVA guys will fix you right up. Enjoy your new rifle! -Q